Abstract
Recently, Michi-no-Eki is expected to be the area with various functions for regional revitalization in Japan. However, it might be difficult to introduce Michi-no-Eki considering regional characteristics, because the method to quantitatively evaluate the necessity of various functions has never been developed. In particular, little attention has been given to Michi-no-Eki for regional well-being which includes a supermarket, a playpark for children, a restaurant, and others.Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to clarify the characteristics of local residents whose social capital are changed by introducing Michi-no-Eki for regional well-being, in order to obtain fundamental knowledge to develop the method for quantitatively evaluating the necessity of Michi-no-Eki for regional well-being.
